Machine Operator

How do our shifts work? Full time status | Alternating 4 Day Work Week

Day Shift: 6:50 AM - 7:00 PM

Night Shift: 6:50 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule: 4 Days per week and Benefits Eligible

Additional Hours of Overtime Available

At Radius Packaging, we put people first - our members and our customers. Our culture is guided by The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. These principles shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow together.

We don’t just talk about culture - we’re recognized for it. Radius Packaging is proud to be honored as:

• Plastics News Processor of the Year - the industry’s highest distinction
• Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025
• Recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award

These recognitions reflect our commitment to continuing education, career advancement, employee recognition, and fostering a supportive, engaging work environment.

Celebrating over 53 years of success, Radius Packaging offers more than a job - we offer a community. Through educational resources, committees, clubs, and company-wide events, our members are supported in their professional growth and overall well-being - financial, mental, physical, and emotional. We continuously invest in our people and empower them to pursue their passions at work, at home, and in their communities.

If you’re looking for a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and personal growth, Radius Packaging is where you belong.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Line Operator will serve as a production team member that can troubleshoot and operate automated equipment and provide technical support to the Machine Technicians. The Line Operator will be responsible for supporting in-line inspection and final packing of our products according to customer requirements.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time; these responsibilities are as follows:

• Packing containers and supporting packing operations in an active, fast-paced environment to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to package containers and use automated and semi-automated equipment on all production lines.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot automated packing lines- auto palletizers, tray packers, strappers/wrappers, and labelers on all production lines.
• Make basic adjustments to machines and give technical support to the machine while the Machine Technician is on break.
• Monitor final verification of containers to ensure they are free of defects and/or debris.
• Perform visual quality checks, ensure adherence to customer specifications, and accurately document all records related to downtime, production, scrap, process deviations, etc.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing packaging to ensure product stability and conformity during shipments.
• Keep work area clean and organized and within 6S standardization.
• Report any equipment failures, safety issues or concerns to leaders.
• Assist production team members in pulling hot plastic.
• Provide training and support to new and current team members.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant, submitting improvement ideas and action items to promote safety, increase productivity or reduce material scrap.
• Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others and the safety of the overall environment.
• Engage in other miscellaneous support work to enable the team to be successful and as requested by plant leadership.
• Assist in the duties of other team members, including helping to clean other areas of the operation, supporting finished goods inventory movement, collecting trash, cardboard, and recycling materials, etc.
• Demonstrate a desire for Radius production improvements, provide examples of safety focus, teamwork initiatives, and illustrate positive contributions to their direct and shared work environment.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
• Always willing to help and support other teams with open tasks and projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to speak and write in English is preferred.
• Demonstrated Mechanical aptitude and learning ability regarding technical matters and troubleshooting preferred.
• Must have analytical skills to accurately identify packing information, follow work instructions, and interpret quality specification requirements.
• Capable of following a Production schedule and work independently with little supervision to get production accomplished.
• Exhibits excellent critical thinking; decision-making skills and problem-solving methodology to validate working independently.
• Able to follow internal and external rules, policies, and guidelines independently while working as part of a cohesive production team.
• Familiarity with basic business computer and Microsoft applications and Apple iPad devices and applications.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, with at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated basic math and measurement skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.